The U-Bra

ABSTRACT

A garment that is comprising of two connecting cups or cup regions, with two main straps, one end of said strap is to connect to the top of the cup/cup region and the other end of said strap is to connect to the bottom side of said cup/cup region. Said straps are to replace the wing or waist band piece of the regular bra. With such design the risk of body and mental pains and discomforts mentioned are reduced and or eliminated. the cups are to be positioned on the breasts comfortably as desired, said strap is have one end pull the breasts upwards while the other end is to pull the breast downwards to the side. With semi opposite pull forces and tension the bra is secured in place the weight of the breasts, are distributed evenly along the back and shoulders.

CROSS-REFRENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEACH OF DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Women's underwear garments, such as Bras, Bralettes, Lingerie, casualbras and sports bras, etc. are garments used for breast support,positioning and comfort. Said garments are made with different materialsand varying styles to accommodate the desired look and functionality.The garment types listed above are generally comprising of two breastcups or breast cup regions that may include underwire, a wing or waistband part and straps connected to the top of the cup region and to thewing or waist band pieces of each side, along with support pieces forthose three main parts. A wearer of such garment types consisting ofthose typical three main components have reported experiencing one orall of the following symptoms; neck, shoulder and back pain, headaches,and thoracic discomfort including but not limited to; hunched back,curved back, caved in shoulder, shoulder pain, neck pain, nervepinching, muscular and musculoskeletal pains. Other complaints includeabdominal discomfort resulting in acid reflux, loss of appetite andgeneral abdomen pain. Additionally, ill-fitted bras have been determinedto cause breast tissue damage including but not limited to; sagging ofbreast, stretch marks, breast tissue tear, and pain and discomfort ofbreasts. Wearers suffering from the physical localized and general painshave also reported emotional pains as a result. Such emotionaldiscomforts are including but not limited to poor body image, lowconfidence, no self-love.

BRIEFT SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

By providing a garment that is comprising of two connecting cups or cupregions, with top straps and bottom side straps that attach to the cupsor cups regions: as the top and bottom side straps replace the wing orwaist band piece of the regular bra. With such design the risk of suchpains and discomforts mentioned are reduced and or eliminated. The cupsare to be positioned on the breasts comfortably as desired, the topstraps are located and attached from the top region of the cup towardsthe shoulder, wrapping around the shoulder through the back strap, andthe bottom side straps are located and attached from the bottom sideregion of the cups closer to the sides of the body.

The pull force of each strap works with the other strap creating theperfect tension. The top straps creating an upwards pull uplifting thecup which uplifts the breast securing the breast in an upward manner,while the bottom side straps are creating a side downward pullpositioning and securing the breasts in place. The semi opposite pullsof the straps—one being an upward pull and the other being and sidedownward pull—resulting in the perfect tension to secure the breasts upand in place. While distributing the breast weight and strap tensionevenly across the back and shoulder without a wing or waist band to wraparound and squeeze the thoracic area and securing the breasts in placewill result in reducing or eliminating symptoms of thoracic discomfortincluding but not limited to; acid reflux , loss of appetite, excessburping, gasses in the stomach, or even possible shifting of internalorgans. Additionally it will reduce the possibility of breast tissuedamage including but not limited to; sagging of breast, stretch marks,breast tissue tear, pain and discomfort of the breasts. In addition itwill reduce back and shoulder pains including but not limited to; lowerback pain, hunched back, curved back, caved in shoulder, shoulder pain,neck pain, nerve pinching, muscular and musculoskeletal pains. Wearerssuffering from the physical localized and general pains have alsoreported emotional pains as a result. Such emotional discomforts areincluding but not limited to poor body image, low confidence, noself-love. Further objects, features, parts, components, attachments,advantages and properties of said garment according to the presentapplication will become apparent from the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

The following detailed portion of the present description the teachingsof the present application will be explained in more detailed withreference to the example embodiments shown in the drawing, in which:

FIG. 1 (page 1 of 12) the frontal view of the general idea of The U-Brain style the “UU” style. With characters: 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,17,49,50.

FIG. 2 (page 1 of 12) the frontal view of The U-Bra worn on a bodyfigure. With characters: 1,3,4,5,6.

FIG. 3 (page 2 of 12) the back view, the side that touches/against thehuman body. With characters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,50.

FIG. 4 (page 2 of 12) The back view of The U-Bra with additional strapsstraight across style with characters: 10.

FIG. 5 (page 2 of 12) The back view of The U-Bra with no additionalstraps. With characters: 5,6,7,8.

FIG. 6 (page 2 of 12) The back view of The U-Bra with additional strapscrossing the back.

FIG. 7 (page 3 of 12) The side view of The U-Bra worn on a human body.With characters: 1,3,5,8.

FIG. 8 (page 3 of 12) The frontal view of additional back strap 10. Withcharacters: 10,12,48. The back and or front view of the attachment site12. With characters 12,13. The back and or front view of the attachmentsite 7. With characters: 7,9. The back and or front view of theattachment site 8. With characters: 8, 11.

FIG. 9 (page 4 of 12) The back view of The U-Bra with focus on theattachment site at the bottom of the bra. With characters:1,2,3,4,14,16,17,18,19.

FIG. 10 (page 4 of 12) The back view of The U-Bra with focus and zoom onthe attachment site at the bottom of the bra. With characters:1,2,3,4,8,14,18,19.

FIG. 11 (page 5 of 12) The frontal view of The U-Bra in style the “XX”style. With characters: 8,17,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29.

FIG. 12 (page 5 of 12) The frontal view of The U-Bra in style the “XU”style. With characters: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.

FIG. 13 (page 6 of 12) The back view of a worn U-Bra, original style ofstraps and no additional straps.

FIG. 14 (page 6 of 12) The back view of a worn U-Bra, original style ofstraps and additional straps straight across the back connecting theoriginal straps.

FIG. 15 (page 6 of 12) The back view of a worn U-Bra, original style ofstraps and additional straps crossing the back connecting the originalstraps.

FIG. 16 (page 6 of 12) The back view of a worn U-Bra, original style ofstraps as they are crossed across the back and additional strap bottomstrap.

FIG. 17 (page 7 of 12) The frontal view of The U-Bra with focus on thefrontal main attachment piece. With characters: 30,31,32,33.

FIG. 18 (page 7 of 12) The frontal view of an attachment site. Withcharacters: 34,35,36,37.

FIG. 32 (page 7 of 12) The frontal view of an attachment site. Withcharacters: 38,39,40,41.

FIG. 19 (page 8 of 12) the Frontal view of the first step of wearing TheU-Bra, With characters: 1,2,3,4,5,15,16.

FIG. 20 (page 8 of 12) the Frontal view of the second step of wearingThe U-Bra, With characters: 1,2,3,4,5,6.

FIG. 21 (page 9 of 12) the Frontal view of the first step of wearing TheU-Bra, with straps to be attached to the front main piece.

FIG. 20 (page 9 of 12) the Frontal view of the second step of wearingThe U-Bra, with straps to be attached to the front main piece.

FIG. 23 (page 10 of 12) The frontal view of a worn U-Bra, with “U”frontal style.

FIG. 24 (page 10 of 12) The frontal view of a worn U-Bra, with “X”frontal style.

FIG. 25 (page 10 of 12) The back view of a worn U-Bra, with “U” backstyle.

FIG. 26 (page 10 of 12) The back view of a worn U-Bra, with “X” backstyle.

FIG. 27 (page 10 of 12) The frontal view of a worn U-Bra, with “X”frontal style with additional straps.

FIG. 28 (page 11 of 12) The frontal view of additional strap. Withcharacters: 51,52.

FIG. 29 (page 11 of 12) The frontal view of additional strap. Withcharacters: 6,43.

FIG. 30 (page 11 of 12) The frontal view of additional strap to overlapand connect and be adjusted. With characters: 42.

FIG. 31 (page 11 of 12) the frontal and side view of the snaps'attachment method. With characters: 43,44,45,46,47,53.

FIG. 33 (page 12 of 12) the Frontal view of an attachment method of thestraps. With characters: 54,55,56,57,58,59.

FIG. 34 (page 12 of 12) the back view of an attachment method of thestraps. With characters: 42,60.

FIG. 33 (page 12 of 12) the Frontal view of the worn attachment methodof the straps.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description, the advice according to theteaching for this application in the form of a bra will be described bythe embodiments. If should be noted that although a bra with a fewstyles and designs is described the teachings of this application canalso be used in any other style or design in combination of the bra andall similar styles and designed garments and items of clothing hostingthe same region.

The U-Bra is a bra with out a band or wing piece which wraps around thewaistline under the breast to position of the bra. The U-Bra comprisingtwo cups that are attached together or could be attached together fromone side which we will call the midpoint which would be along thesternum line. There are two main base straps connection two differentends of said bra. The first end of the strap is to be attached or isattached to the top part of the cup, and the second end of said strap isto be attached or is attached to the bottom side (opposite of saidmidpoint) of said cup or the opposite cup. And the second main strap isto do the same for the other side of said bra. The two main straps areto act and replace the waist band or wing piece of the typical bra. Asthe main straps will pull in semi opposite directions from the cupssecuring and positions the cups resulting in achieving the desiredeffect of positioning and securing the breasts in their desired ornatural place. The first end of the strap which is the end that willconnect or will be connected to the top side of said cup will pull andcreate an upward force and tension, pulling said cup in an upwardmanner. The second end of said strap will connect or will be connectedto the bottom side of said cup or opposite cup away from themidpoint/sternum line. Said end of the strap will create a downwards andside force and tension acting in a semi opposite direct of the first endof said strap with both ends of said strap originating from each cupwill then create the perfect tension for the cups to be secures in thedesired upwards position or desired position. With said straps pullingfor semi opposite direction, the weight of the breast will be lifted andcarried perfectly, being held from said straps as the weight of thebreasts will be distributed along the back and shoulders.

The U-Bra measurements will be slightly different that the typical bra.The cup size will remain the same however to measure the length of themain straps as it will be the second portion of measurement. The lengthof the main strap will begin from the midpoint which is along thesternum midline of the body, moving along under the breast tissue to theback and climbing upwards to the shoulder and coining down to meet thetop of the cup or coining down to go under the breast tissue to finishat the midpoint which is the sternum line which was the beginning pointof measurements. One would make such measurement in inches orcentimeters but all would be charted and listed according to the size,then paired with the cup size , so with the length of the straps and thecup size the full size of The U-Bra would then be determined and withsuch designed one would have the perfect fitted size for their body. Asfor the material of The U-Bra it depends of the style however it will beout of fabric. There are different variation of styles of The U-Bra, maycontain underwire or may not contain an underwire, may contain extrapadded cups for “Push up” style or may not contain extra padded cups,may contain memory foam or regular padding for the cups, full cups orlow cut cups and all other variations of cups styles. It all depends onthe desire and choice of the wearer. As for the main straps the materialmay vary as well as the style, thickness and whether they are padded ornot padded and what type of padding. As for the attachment sites TheU-Bra will have multiple attachment sites, these attachment sites mayvary in there form of attachment, meaning they may contain hooks andeyes, and or Velcro and or snaps and or buckle type attachments, TheU-Bra may contain one of a combination of all variations of cups styleand design, straps styles and designs, and the attachment site stylesand designs.

The U-Bra has multiple styles one of the styles is the “XX” style FIG.11, the “XX-Bra” has attached two main straps and is to be worn and asone piece or attached said straps after positioning said cups in theappropriate place. The XX-Bra can have the straps already attached tothe cups regions or can be attached upon application of said bra. Andadding additional straps as need to style and or support. Then adjustingand positioning Bra in place and tightening of said straps as desired.However, the said straps are crossed in the back giving a differentstyle and support and weight distribution of the breasts along the backand shoulders.

The XU-Bra is FIG. 12 has attached two main straps and is to be worn andas one piece or attached said straps after positioning said cups in theappropriate place. The XU-Bra is to have said straps attach at thebottom of the cups and main piece 3. And adding additional straps asneed to style and or support. Then adjusting and positioning Bra inplace and tightening of said straps as desired. However, the said strapsare to come along the sides of the back on their side back to the cupregion, giving a different style and support and weight distribution ofthe breasts along the back and shoulders.

The U-Bra's other style is the “U” style bra, is where the straps andthe cups are one complete piece, FIG. 19, and FIG. 20. first is theplacement of piece 3 under the breast tissue, and bringing the armsthrough the sides so now the main piece is over the shoulder and head tobe brought back to the front, after positions and placing breasts incups one is to attached 14 and 3 together using whatever attachmentmethod is chosen in said bra. Giving a different style and support andweight distribution of the breasts along the back and shoulders. Wornsaid bra is in FIG. 20. Attachment made in 3.

The U-Bra's other style is the front cup piece may vary and the mainstraps are attached from one end and free to be attached from the other.Please see FIG. 21 the cups and main piece is to be positioned on thebreasts and said straps are to come around from the back whether theycross or drop down along the sides to come around once more to beattached to cup region. In this particular FIG. 21, the said straps comearound the back and are to attach to the main piece in the bottom on thecup region.

The U-Bra has a straps connecter and that is to be placed along thestraps. Please see FIG. 33, FIG. 34, FIG. 35, the connector is twopieces and are to be connected together, their attachment method canvary from Velcro to hooks and eyes etc. one side of the connected is tobe put through the first strap and the other side of the connector is tobe put through the second strap. Said straps are to be attached to thecup region and straps connector is to be connected to shift the styleand tension and design and support of the bra.

The U-Bra is to have additional straps and they are for support, styleand design. Please see page 11 of 12 and 3 of 12. Additional straps areto very in size and function, additional strap 10 is thick and can actas a major additional strap while strap 6 and 51 can act a minoradditional strap, as their support and design and styles are different.52 in FIG. 28 is a hole to have the snaps 43 clip or Velcro like zip tie25 and secure the desired tightness and position of the strap. But thehole can be different method and can simply be an attachment site on theadditional strap. These major and minor additional straps are to beplaced anywhere on the bra to connect one end to another achieving adesired style and or extra support and or design as desired for theneeds of the wearer.

Features described in the proceeding description may be used incombinations other than the combinations explicitly described. Althoughthe teaching of the present application has been described in detail forpurpose of illustration, it is understood that such detail is solely forthat purpose, and variations can be made therein by those skilled in theart without departing from the general idea of the design. The teachingcan also be applied to items that have strap like, or wear garments ofany sort. It should also be noted that there are many alternative waysof implementing the methods and apparatuses of the teaching of thepresent application. Whilst endeavoring the foregoing speciation to drawattention to those features of the invention believed to be ofparticular importance it should be understood that the applicant claimsprotection is respect of any patentable feature or combination offeatures hereinbefore referred to and/or shown in the drawing whether ornot particular emphasis has be placed thereon.

The U-Style Bra

1—The main front piece of the bra; holding the cups of the bra. madefrom fabric, piece 14 is attachment site of piece, the bottom of piece 1using 18 which are the hooks.

2—are the cups of the bra. to the desired size ranging from cups size Ato G, the cups are secured and padded for comfort and strength. It mayinclude the under wire for the bra or may not, depending on thepreference.

3—is the piece that connect the back straps (6) together and attachingto the main piece (1) using (19) which are the Eyes.

4—are the front straps that hold the main piece (1) up giving thebreasts the perfect lift.

5—are the shoulder pieces of the straps (4) & (6) are padded for comfortand less pressure on the shoulders.

6—are the back straps of the bra, having sections (7,8) as theattachment station of the back straps to the additional optional straps(10) using the Velcro method or the Hooks and Eyes.

7—is the top attachment site on the straps (6) right below theshoulders.

8—is the bottom attachment site on the straps (6) near the sides of thebody,

9—are the Eyes on piece 7.

10—Additional/Optional back strap, upper or lower back positions.Straight across or crossed making an X shape straps. Desired preference.To be attached to site 7,8.

11—the Eyes on piece 8.

12—the attachment site on piece 10.

13—the Hooks on piece 12.

14—the attachment site on piece 1. To be attachment to piece 3. site 16.

15—attachment method on 14

16—the attachment site on piece 3

17—attachment site on the sides of the cups

18—the Hooks on piece 14

19—the Eyes on piece 16

XX Style Bra

20—the right cup

21—the left cup

22—the right strap that wraps across the back to the sides merging onthe bottom of the left cup with piece 26 as the merging site

23—the left strap that wraps across the back to the sides merging on thebottom of the right cup with piece 27 as the merging site

24—space between the cup and the straps, may contain fabric or no fabricdepending on style preferences.

25—Velro like zip tie piece

26—when the right strap connects to the bottom of the left cup

27—when the left straps connect to the bottom of the right cup

28—is the end strap of 22 merging into 26 then meeting in the middle tocross with

29 as it goes upwards along the cup (20) merging again into the strap22.

29—is the end strap of 23 merging into 27 then meeting in the middle tocross with

28 as it goes upwards along the cup (21) merging again into the strap23.

Bra Attachment Styles

Attachable Straps

30—is the frontal piece that holds the cups in place on any U-Brafrontal design.

31—is the attachment site of piece 30 that connect with the straps.

32—are the straps that will attach to the main piece attaching to thesite 31 which will be Velcro style. 33—is the Velcro on piece 32 toattach to piece 31 on the bottom of piece 30.

**32 and 33 can be Velcro or Hooks and Eyes.

Attached Straps

34—is the frontal piece that holds the cups in place.

35—are the Hooks on piece 34.

36—is the attachment piece of the straps also known as piece 3.

37—are the Eyes on piece 36 to attach to 35 on piece 34.

**34 and 36 can be Velcro or Hooks and Eyes.

Attachable Straps

38—is the attachment site on the main frontal piece that hold the cups.

39—are the Eyes on 38 to connect to the straps

40—are the end of the attachable straps

41—the Hooks on at the end of the straps to connect to the main frontalpiece that holds the cups.

42—holes on the U-Bra straps.

43—the male part of the Snaps.

44—the female part of the Snaps.

45—holes in the female and male parts of the snaps.

46—the male protruding part of the snaps.

47—the hole in the female part of the snap

*46 goes into 47 to be locked in place.

48—the holes in strap 10

49—holes in the front straps piece

50—holes in the front main piece on top of the cups.

51—additional support strap

52—holes on 51.

53—string like that connects 43 &44.

I claim the garment design for the u-bra as shown and described below:The U-Bra is an undergarment designed for support and comfort of thefemale breasts in a unique design not heretofore incorporated into a bragarment. The U-Bra is comprising of three separate claims.
 1. The firstclaim is a U-bra that is a non-banded bra consisting of two main partsthat are the front main or cup piece member comprising of two breastcups and the back straps members wherein the said back strap members arecomprised of adjustable, attachable and detachable straps from the saidfront main or cup pieces.
 2. A U-bra according to claim 1, wherein theback straps extend from the said front cup piece and wrap around theback or shoulders for support & equal distribution of weight andwherein, said back or shoulder straps are adjustable, attachable anddetachable.
 3. A non-banded bra according to claim 1, wherein thetraditional band strap is replaced with the said back straps and/orfront/back additional support straps for the U-Bra's support/uplift ofthe breasts.
 4. The U-bra according to claim 1, wherein the said backstraps can be attached and adjusted by hooks and eyes, Velcro, or snaps.5. The U-bra according to claim 1, wherein the bra cups are designed tobe the same size or different size cups, full cups or half cupscomprising of various attachment points for said adjustable, attachableand detachable straps.
 6. The U-bra according to claim 1, wherein thesaid front main or cup piece can be padded.
 7. The U-bra according toclaim 2, wherein the said back straps that wrap over the shoulder can bepadded or non-padded comprising of different styles, patterns, textilematerials and different thickness.
 8. The U-bra according to claim 1,wherein the said front main or cup piece and the said adjustable,attachable and detachable back straps can be mixed in various attachmentcombinations to the said various attachment points for comfort.
 9. TheU-bra according to claim 1, wherein the front main or cup piece is themain piece of the bra, while the said straps hold the said front main orcup piece in place.
 10. The U-bra according to claim 2, wherein the saidback straps comprising of additional supporting straps that attach tothe said back straps at various attachment points.
 11. The U-braaccording to claim 1, wherein the front main or cup pieces may be liftedor supported by the attachment of additional supporting straps atvarious attachment points.
 12. The U-bra according to claim 11, whereinthe said supporting straps have spaced out continuous locations forattachment points to be adjusted for desired size using the Snaps Lockmethod or other attachment methods.
 13. The U-bra according to claim 12,wherein the attachment points placed anywhere on the U-bra are forcustomizing the adjustment option for the desired size of the said backstraps and overall comfort, support, design and style of the U-Bra.